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New Law Strengthens Student Rights and Parental Involvement in Public Schools
OLYMPIA — A landmark bill to promote safe and inclusive schools in Washington was signed into law by Governor Ferguson on Tuesday, May 19. House Bill 1296, sponsored by...
Gov. Ferguson signs Goodman bill fixing program that helps people earn time off their sentences
OLYMPIA – Governor Bob Ferguson signed House Bill 1119 into law Tuesday, making improvements to the Department of Corrections’ supervision compliance program. Sponsored by Rep. Roger Goodman, D-Kirkland, this...
New law will help Wash. board review more petitions for clemency and pardons
OLYMPIA – Governor Bob Ferguson signed House Bill 1131 into to law Tuesday, making transformative changes to Washington’s Clemency and Pardons Board (CPB). The CPB reviews applications and makes...
Governor Signs Landmark Right to Repair Bills into Law, Expanding Consumer Protections & Access to Repairs
OLYMPIA – Yesterday, Governor Ferguson signed into law two landmark consumer rights bills that will make electronic and mobility device repairs more affordable, accessible, and equitable for all Washingtonians. The...
New Law Signed to Boost Ferry Workforce, Improve Reliability Across Puget Sound
OLYMPIA – Gov. Bob Ferguson signed Substitute House Bill 1264, legislation sponsored by Rep. Jake Fey (D-Tacoma) to ensure Washington State Ferries (WSF) can better compete for the skilled workforce...
Shavers’ Bill to Expand Veteran Services signed into law.
OLYMPIA—Washington state has enacted House Bill 1102, sponsored by Rep. Clyde Shavers, D-Clinton, marking the most significant expansion of the state’s Veterans Service Officer (VSO) Program since its inception in 2019....
Gov. Ferguson signs Rep. Jake Fey’s legislation to expand community use of unused highway land
Legislation sponsored by Rep. Jake Fey (D–Tacoma) to unlock state-owned surplus highway land for community use has officially been signed into law by Governor Bob Ferguson. Substitute House Bill 1774 empowers...
Shavers’ bill positions Washington to be a leader in fusion energy.
OLYMPIA – Washington State has enacted new legislation aimed at advancing the development of clean energy. Governor Ferguson signed House Bill 1018, which establishes a streamlined permitting and siting process...
Governor signs Shavers’ bill to create maritime career training pipeline in high schools.
OLYMPIA – Governor Bob Ferguson signed House Bill 1167, legislation sponsored by Rep. Clyde Shavers, D-Clinton, aimed to establish educational pathways for high school students interested in maritime careers. House...
New Law Speeds Up Wildfire Response with Early Resource Deployment
OLYMPIA – Gusty winds and dry conditions can cause wildfires to spread rapidly, increasing damage and endangering lives. But deploying resources ahead of fire outbreaks will now be easier thanks...